Heroes of the Realm to be revealed at Ren Faire

Six people have been selected after being nominated by family, friends and co-workers for recognition during the Heroes of the Realm weekend at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Sept. 7 and 8.

The selected heroes - whose names will be revealed during the event - will receive 10 Faire tickets, 10 meal vouchers, a hand-engraved sword and reserved seating at Finale-in-Song. Their individual acts of heroism will be read by Shire villagers to the audience, and the heroes will be knighted by the actress portraying the Queen.

The recipients were selected from nominations submitted during the past few months based on personal sacrifice, disregard for personal safety, their affect on others around them and other criteria. Their accomplishments include:

A U.S. Marine veteran who educates others about PTSD while coping with the disorder.

A police officer who rescued a woman from an overturned car and performed .

A stepfather who saved the lives of those in his platoon after suffering grave personal injury.

A firefighter who suffered severe burns saving a woman and child from a burning home.

A firefighter/EMT who protects and serves daily as an unpaid volunteer.

A husband of 27 years who has spent his years dedicated to the Air Force and as a firefighter, EMT and correctional officer.

The Renaissance Faire will offer a 50-percent discounted admission to service men and women and their immediate family members during Heroes of the Realm weekend, with a valid service identification (ID cards, badges, etc.

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). The Faire will honor all active and retired military, reserve members, police, professional and volunteer firefighters, emergency medical technicians and members of veteran organizations with this special admission.

In addition to the celebration recognizing the six selected heroes, there will be a midday Queen's Honor Ceremony to pay tribute to all heroes in attendance.

The Faire is open Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., through Oct. 27. Adult admission is $29.95 and child admission, ages 5-11, is $10.95. Parking is free.